Orangetail Filefish
Pervagor aspricaudus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small filefish that lives alone among coral and rubble on clear lagoon and seaward reefs, flagged by a bright orange tail. Like its relatives it can lock an upright spine on its back to wedge itself into a crevice when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Pervagor
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangetail Filefish live?
- The Orangetail Filefish (Pervagor aspricaudus) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Orangetail Filefish dangerous to divers?
- The Orangetail Filefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangetail Filefish get?
- The Orangetail Filefish grows to about 13 cm.